Powerball winning numbers released for February 23 drawing: Did anyone win $203 million jackpot on Monday night?

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $203 million for the February 23 drawing, reigniting excitement among lottery players across the United States. As of Monday night, officials had not announced whether any ticket matched all six winning numbers. If no jackpot winner is confirmed, the prize will roll over and increase for the next drawing.

Lottery players are being urged to carefully check their tickets, as multiple secondary prizes may still have been won. These prizes range from smaller cash awards to multimillion-dollar payouts, even without matching all six numbers.

A jackpot winner would have two payout choices. The first is a 30-year annuity worth about $203 million, with payments that grow by 5 percent each year. The second option is a one-time lump-sum cash payment estimated at $94.6 million before taxes.


Powerball jackpots tend to grow quickly because of the game’s steep odds, which stand at 1 in 292.2 million. The lottery is played in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

The current jackpot follows a recent reset after a winning ticket sold in North Carolina claimed an estimated $209 million prize on January 21. Powerball also drew national attention in December 2025, when a man from Arkansas won a record-breaking $1.817 billion jackpot on Christmas Eve, marking the second-largest lottery win in US history.

Powerball winning numbers for February 23

The winning numbers for February 23 (Monday): 05-11-23-29-47 and the Powerball is: 06. The Powerplay was 2X.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place on Wednesday, February 25. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 PM ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

What is the Powerball payout?

• Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
• Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
• Match 4 White Balls: $100
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
• Match 3 White Balls: $7
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
• Match Powerball: $4
• Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
• Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
• Match Powerball with Power Play: $16

Deadline to buy Powerball tickets

The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies by state, so one shouldn’t wait until the last minute. In New Jersey, sales close at 9:59PM on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the cutoff is 10PM.

How to play Powerball?

Powerball tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Power Play for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x (except for the jackpot and Match 5), and up to 10x if the jackpot is under $150 million.

Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. A quick pick option is also available by the lottery machine which randomly generates numbers.

Prizes range from $4 for matching only the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California), and the jackpot for matching all six numbers.

How many states have Powerball?

Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, making it one of the most widely played lottery games in the United States.

How to buy Powerball tickets?



Powerball tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.

Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in select states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC, and West Virginia.

The Jackpocket app lets players choose their game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings directly from their phone or home computer, providing a convenient digital alternative to in-person purchases.